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8 Easy Riddles for Kids Ages 5 to 7 (With Answers)

Riddles are the perfect game for a car ride or a long dinner. Read the riddle, let them think, give a hint if needed.

1. I'm full of holes, but I still hold water. What am I?

A sponge.

2. I swallow pale bread and return it golden. What am I?

Level: everyday objects

A toaster.

3. I have a bed, but I never sleep. What am I?

A river.

4. I go up and down, but I never move. What am I?

Stairs.

5. I have five fingers but no fingernails. What am I?

Level: word play

A glove.

6. I'm white, I fall from the sky, and I melt in your hand. What am I?

Snow.

7. I show you your face, but I don't have one. What am I?

A mirror.

8. I have hands, but I can't hold anything. What am I?

A clock.

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